COBRA Firing Systems

Employee size

11-50

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Gansevoort, NY

COBRA Firing Systems builds wireless electronic firing systems for pyrotechnic displays, special effects and choreographed shows, pairing handheld controllers with field modules and software. Built by pyros for pyros, the company’s modular platform serves more than 35,000 customers worldwide, from backyard shooters to large international competitions. Its systems use mesh networking and support precise music synchronization, while manufacturer defects are covered by a lifetime warranty.

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